How to Pick a Rain Shower Head

Here’s the deal: The average person takes more than 28,000 showers in their life. Seeing how much time you spend doing it, you might as well enjoy the experience! One of the best ways to upgrade your shower time is a rain shower head. Unlike a traditional shower had, it mimics the soothing, natural feel of a warm summer rain, with a relaxing effect for your mind and body. Sounds great, doesn’t it? To help you make this a reality, we’ve reviewed over 40 new and bestselling products. Below you’ll find the very best rain shower heads for sale. But first: Here is what to look for when buying your rain shower head. Generally, speaking it’s smart first to choose if you want a handheld or wall-mounted (including the ceiling) shower head. There are also hybrid models which offer a combination. Let’s take a close look at the most important specs.

Handheld – Handheld shower heads are very versatile, flexible, and economical. For a start, a handheld showerhead will let you direct water exactly where it’s needed. Moreover, handheld showerheads will often have a switch, so that you can cut off the water flow, which goes a long way to reducing water bills. They are also easier to clean. Finally, thanks to the added flexibility that comes with a hose, handheld showerheads can do jobs that their fixed counterparts can’t, like easily cleaning pets or conveniently reaching areas on your lower body.

Wall Mounted – While handheld showerheads are the paragon of flexibility, wall-mounted showerheads are exemplars of stability and relaxation. All jokes aside, though, wall-mounted setups offer a true “standing in the rain” experience. There are several models which offer both, meaning that they are wall-mounted primarily but that you can also attach a handheld piece for extra flexibility. The choice is yours, but the primary benefit of mounting your shower head on a wall or ceiling is that you can simply stand in a gently pour of soft, warm drops seemingly falling from the sky. It’s a wonderful feeling and very relaxing.

Material – In general, there are three basic types of rain showerheads – brass, stainless steel, and ABS plastic, as well as some combos thereof. The order here is indicative of the quality if we’re going by lifetime and durability. If you’re not considering the price, go for brass, but if you’re working on a budget, then ABS might be a smarter choice. Stainless, as the astute reader may have already guessed, is somewhere in the middle, offering sturdy quality and good value. In any case, most showerheads will have an additional chrome finish, though some brass heads might feature a brushed nickel finish. The choice is yours!

Showerhead Size – The diameter of the shower head is measured in inches when fully assembled. Rain shower heads usually have a larger diameter than traditional heads to provide a larger coverage area. Handheld showerheads will generally be around 4 to 6 inches, as they might be unwieldy if bigger. This also applies to those models that are both wall mounted and handheld. Of course, there are two-head combos, one handheld and the other wall mounted. Finally, there are models that you mount on the ceiling – these are invariably bigger (think 8 inches or more) to offer a large-surface downpour.

Hose Included – Having a hose thrown into the deal is a definite plus in our book, but there will be models that don’t require it at all, such as the ceiling mounted showerheads. On the other hand, and especially if we’re talking about handheld heads, a hose is a must. Luckily, most manufacturers will include a hose into the deal. As far as material is concerned, hoses are made from stainless steel or rubber. Needless to say, the stainless steel variety is a bit pricier, but also a bit more long-lived and overall better quality. We recommend checking if a hose is included. If not, just get one – they’re pretty cheap.

Total Weight – The rule of thumb says – the heavier, the better quality. For shower heads, this is true, as brass offers better quality than plastic. Naturally, when speaking about the “total weight,” we imply everything – the head(s), the hose, the mounts, the whole shebang. So, when you see that a certain showerhead weighs five pounds, don’t worry thinking you’d have to hold that thing the whole time you’re taking a shower. The head itself will never weigh more than half a pound (talking about the handheld variety; wall mounted types may weigh more, but you’ll never hold them anyways).

Top 10 Products

Without further ado, let’s get right into the top ten best rain shower head reviews.

The top pick from our hand held shower head reviews is the Hansgrohe Raindance 150. It offers the most soothing and relaxing shower experience we’ve ever tried. The Raindance is a bit on the heavy side, which is no wonder seeing it’s made from high-quality metal, not plastic. This also accounts for the price (hint – it’s not cheap), but it’s well worth it! The Hansgrohe incorporates AIR-injection technology, which is pretty much what it sounds like – the shower head injects air to disperse the water drops, making them lighter and feel much more like actual rain. The result is magical. The 6-inch face sports an impressive 86 holes, which gives a nice dispersion and large area of water drops. A minor downside of this product is that it does not come with a hose or mounting brackets, so you have to add them when purchasing. It’s not a big deal, though, since both are easily available and affordable, too. While it’s not meant to be wall mounted, you can actually do so with a few accessories or simply a wall-mounted shower head holder. Overall, we strongly recommend the Hansgrohe Raindance 150 due to the great balance between cost and quality – it’s hands down the best shower experience money can buy.

If you’re looking for an affordable way to improve your shower experience, the Rain Shower from ShowerMaxx is a great choice. It’s inexpensive and yet has all the essentials you might want from a rain showerhead, including find, soft water drops that feel great on the skin. It’s made from strong, durable ABS plastic with a chrome finish, and comes with a stainless steel hose that you can stretch up to seven feet. You’ll also get a reel of Teflon tape; it’s nothing Earth-shattering, but it’s a nice touch that makes installation easier, nonetheless.
This model can be wall mounted, or used handheld, depending on how much time you have during setup. There are six spray settings, for those who like to experiment. There’s the obligatory Rainfall, four massage modes and combos thereof (Power Massage, Rainfall + Power Massage, Circular Massage, Rainfall + Circular Massage), as well as the water-saving Trickle mode. All are fun to try out. In short, this is a great, cheap rain shower head worth trying.

As the name promises, the DreamSpa 3-Way Rainfall Showerhead is a versatile and also non-expensive rain shower head. The set comes with two heads, a seven-inch fixed and four-inch handheld head. There are an astounding 38 settings total, for single or combined water flow patterns, which is likely to increase your time in the shower (as well as your enjoyment).
The installation is pretty straightforward and tools-free so you will be experimenting with fun water settings in no time. There’s also a five-foot hose thrown into the deal. However, the best news is that the set comes with a lifetime warranty for extra peace of mind. It’s a high-quality product and a great deal overall.

The AquaDance High Pressure Shower Combo is a combination of a seven-inch fixed rainfall showerhead and a smaller, four-inch handheld head. Each has six settings of its own, and you can use them both separately or together, making for a well-rounded shower experience with lots of options to try. The patented water diverter works well and is very easy to use – a simple turn of the switch changes the flow from one head to the other with no leaks in between.
The heads are made from high-grade ABS plastic, with a nice chrome finish, and the hose that comes along is stainless steel and five feet long. Moreover, it also comes with a lifetime warranty, allowing you to enjoy peace of mind both in and out of the shower. AquaDance is a great choice for people looking for the ability to take both softer and stronger showers.

Another great product from Hansgrohe, the Raindance Downpour lives up to the bestselling brand name. It’s a fixed rain shower head, best mounted directly above on the ceiling. It’s a bit pricey, but the high-end materials, fantastic experience, and professional design warrant it. What you get is a brass head with brushed nickel finish, a very large 9.4 inches in diameter, with silicon nozzles and AirPower technology. The latter results in smooth water drops that feel amazing on your skin. This tech effectively enriches each water drop with air, which goes a long way to mimicking real summer rain. With the long lifetime and very easy maintenance, this is definitely a nice buy, albeit a pricey one. If you’re looking for the best experience and long-term reliability, go for it.

Hydroluxe’s Full-Chrome Showerhead combo promises a versatile 2-in-1 combination of a fixed and handheld showerhead, with a water diverter lever dial. It fulfills that promise admirably with a simple design, excellent flow, and wonderfully smooth water drops. Both heads are four inches in diameter, and you can use them separately or combined. With 24 settings total, combined and otherwise, you get lots of options to try. The overhead bracket is angle-adjustable, so you don’t lose much coverage even if using only the fixed head.
The set does come with a hose (five feet long and made from super flexible stainless steel, no less), as well as a limited 10-year warranty. It’s a great product, that’s build to last and to put a smile on your face in the shower.

The Lordear Luxury Showerhead comes with five distinct setups, very inventively named Chrome Shower-Head 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. The deal across the board includes an ABS showerhead with chrome finish, a 60-inch stainless steel hose, and a two-way water diverter. The head measures five inches in diameter and has four settings – Saturating Spray, Center Saturating Spray, Rain, and Slice Dot. You can switch between these by simply rotating the center part, and all are worth a try. The warranty lasts 10 years and is provided directly by the manufacturer. Is the Lordear Luxury Showerhead worth a buy? If you’re looking for a good budget option with lots of flexibility for installation and use, definitely.

With an eight-inch diameter and an impressive 157 nozzles, the WantBa Rainfall Shower Head gives a broad, all-encompassing spray that feels very close to real rain. This is a wall mounted, overhead model. It features a metal swivel ball, kind of like a gimbal, allowing you to adjust the angle of the showerhead the way you like it.
Another thing – this product is very cheap, compared to similar models. This can be accounted for by the fact that it’s not full metal, but ABS plated in chrome. The finish feels nice and well-done, but there have been complaints about the nozzle plate separating from the upper housing. We did not encounter that in our review but wanted to make sure to point it out to you.

Wilbork’s Rain Showerhead is a beautiful and inexpensive house-warming present or a great upgrade for your current showerhead. Its eight-inch spray face with 118 nozzles does an admirable job of giving you that rain-drenched feel of a tropic summer day. The head is made from high-grade ABS plastic, not as durable as brass, but still quite good. The chrome finish is particularly well-done, though, making the product feel more premium than it actually is.
In truth, this is one of the most budget-friendly options on our list. However, because it’s a fixed overhead model, it’s not our budget pick. Some people may prefer a ceiling-mounted setup, other might not. Either way, there is a metal swivel ball, though, that lets you adjust the angle of the head, so all is not lost if you’re looking for flexibility.

As the astute reader may have guessed from the photo, the Lordear Double Rain Showerhead combo is a multipart, versatile solution for your shower needs. The set includes two shower heads, one fixed and another handheld, but both five inches in diameter, as well as a shower arm, a 23.6-inch slide bar, and a 60-inch stainless steel hose. There are five settings on both heads – Spray, Bubbles, Massage, Spray + Bubbles and Spray + Massage.
The heads are made from sturdy ABS plastic and coated in chrome. Installation is easy and completely tool-free. You even get a reel of plumber’s tape. All you have to do is stick the included suction cup wherever you want, attach the hose, and you’re set. Get ready for wonderful showers that feel both relaxing and energizing!

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